What an addon is
In Stremio, an addon is a plugin that can add:
- A catalog (what you can browse)
- A provider connection (where content comes from)
- Metadata (posters, descriptions) and quality filters
Safe addon checklist (use this every time)
Before installing an addon:
- Read what it does (catalog only vs provider)
- Prefer official or well-known, transparent addons
- Avoid addons promising “premium content for free”
- If an addon is vague about sources, skip it
- Keep your addon list minimal — fewer moving parts means fewer errors
Legal note (important)
Stremio is a tool. You’re responsible for using legal sources and respecting content rights in your country.
Practical setup pattern
Use this approach:
- One or two trusted catalogs
- One player configuration you can reproduce on every device
- Test playback with a known-legal stream before adding more
Related guides
- Improve reliability: Stremio buffering fixes
- Casting: Stremio Chromecast guide